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Myopia Is A Risk Factor For Glaucoma

Posted By Dr. Ari Weitzner On October 26, 2011 @ 10:11 am In Glaucoma | Comments Disabled

Ophthalmology: There has been conflicting data regarding the risk factors for glaucoma, like family history. A meta analysis of 11 studies demonstrated pretty convincingly that the relationship between myopia and open angle glaucoma is real and should put this issue to rest.

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